Italy High School Homecoming 2012 — What a week , what a night and what a game!

Image: 2011 Homecoming Queen and King, Megan Richards and Omar Estrada, prepare to crown the 2012 Italy High School Homecoming Queen during halftime.

2011 Homecoming Queen and King, Megan Richards and Omar Estrada, prepare to crown the 2012 Italy High School Homecoming Queen during halftime. (Barry Byers)

Image: Maddie Pittman plays the harp as the Homecoming Court is introduced along with their escorts.

Maddie Pittman plays the harp as the Homecoming Court is introduced along with their escorts. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Princess Julissa Hernandez is escorted by her father.

2012 IHS Homecoming Princess Julissa Hernandez is escorted by her father. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Princess Madison Washington is escorted by her grandfather David McClendon.

2012 IHS Homecoming Princess Madison Washington is escorted by her grandfather David McClendon. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Princess Kendra Copeland.

2012 IHS Homecoming Princess Kendra Copeland. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Katie Byers is escorted by her father Brentley Byers.

2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Katie Byers is escorted by her father Brentley Byers. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Morgan Cockerham is escorted by her father Paul Cockerham.

2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Morgan Cockerham is escorted by her father Paul Cockerham. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Felicia Little is escorted by her father Steven Little.

2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Felicia Little is escorted by her father Steven Little. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Paola Mata is escorted by her brother Raul Mata.

2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Paola Mata is escorted by her brother Raul Mata. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Alyssa Richards is escorted by her father Allen Richards.

2012 IHS Homecoming Queen nominee Alyssa Richards is escorted by her father Allen Richards. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2012 Homecoming princesses are Kendra Copeland, Madison Washington and Julissa Hernandez.

The 2012 Homecoming princesses are Kendra Copeland, Madison Washington and Julissa Hernandez. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 Homecoming Queen Alyssa Richards stands with her court: her princesses: (L-R): The 2011 Homecoming Queen Megan Richards, the 2011 Homecoming King Omar Estrada, queen nominees Morgan Cockerham, Felicia Little, Paola Mata, Alyssa Richards and Katie Byers, and princesses Kendra Copeland, Madison Washington and Julissa Hernandez.

2012 Homecoming Queen Alyssa Richards stands with her court: her princesses: (L-R): The 2011 Homecoming Queen Megan Richards, the 2011 Homecoming King Omar Estrada, queen nominees Morgan Cockerham, Felicia Little, Paola Mata, Alyssa Richards and Katie Byers, and princesses Kendra Copeland, Madison Washington and Julissa Hernandez. (Barry Byers)

Image: Proud father Allen Richards with his daughter Alyssa Richards who happens to be the newly crowned 2012 Italy High School Homecoming Queen.

Proud father Allen Richards with his daughter Alyssa Richards who happens to be the newly crowned 2012 Italy High School Homecoming Queen. (Barry Byers)

Image: The 2012 Homecoming Queen and King are Alyssa Richards and Blake Vega.

The 2012 Homecoming Queen and King are Alyssa Richards and Blake Vega. (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3), Cole Hopkins(9), Zackery Boykin(55) and Reid Jacinto(11) lead their teammates out for the second half with water boys Dylan McCasland and Clay Riddle keeping pace.

Marvin Cox(3), Cole Hopkins(9), Zackery Boykin(55) and Reid Jacinto(11) lead their teammates out for the second half with water boys Dylan McCasland and Clay Riddle keeping pace. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Chase Hamilton(2) sends a message to Cayuga.

Senior Gladiator Chase Hamilton(2) sends a message to Cayuga. (Barry Byers)

Image: Offensive Coordinator Coach Nate Skelton poses with his quarterbacks Marvin Cox(3) and Ryan Connor(7). Coach Skelton’s offense has averaged 439 yards per game in Italy’s first two district wins.

Offensive Coordinator Coach Nate Skelton poses with his quarterbacks Marvin Cox(3) and Ryan Connor(7). Coach Skelton’s offense has averaged 439 yards per game in Italy’s first two district wins. (Barry Byers)

Image: Senior Gladiator Zackery Boykin beams with pride as Italy goes on to win their homecoming game 49-2 over Cross Roads. Italy is now 2-0 in district.

Senior Gladiator Zackery Boykin beams with pride as Italy goes on to win their homecoming game 49-2 over Cross Roads. Italy is now 2-0 in district. (Barry Byers)

Image: We’re coming for you, Cayuga! Be very afraid of Adrian Reed and the Gladiators!

We’re coming for you, Cayuga! Be very afraid of Adrian Reed and the Gladiators! (Barry Byers)

Image: Marvin Cox(3) congratulates teammate John “Squirt” Hughes(62) who was cheered on by Gladiator fans to the chant of, “Let’s go, Squirt, Let’s go Squirt!”

Marvin Cox(3) congratulates teammate John “Squirt” Hughes(62) who was cheered on by Gladiator fans to the chant of, “Let’s go, Squirt, Let’s go Squirt!” (Barry Byers)

Image: Hunter Merimon(45), moved up from the JV squad for the homecoming game against Cross Roads, is congratulated by Chase Hamilton(2) who is proud of Merimon’s game accomplishments. Merimon had 4 tackles on defense with 3 solos including 1 sack, as well as, a carry of 8 yards on offense.

Hunter Merimon(45), moved up from the JV squad for the homecoming game against Cross Roads, is congratulated by Chase Hamilton(2) who is proud of Merimon’s game accomplishments. Merimon had 4 tackles on defense with 3 solos including 1 sack, as well as, a carry of 8 yards on offense. (Barry Byers)

Image: Chase Hamilton(2), with his father Lee Hamilton and younger brother Ty Hamilton who wears his older brother’s jersey in his honor but sports #17 when playing for Italy’s 7th grade Gladiators.

Chase Hamilton(2), with his father Lee Hamilton and younger brother Ty Hamilton who wears his older brother’s jersey in his honor but sports #17 when playing for Italy’s 7th grade Gladiators. (Barry Byers)

Image: Ryheem Walker and Monserrat Figueroa relax after Italy’s homecoming win over Cross Roads.

Ryheem Walker and Monserrat Figueroa relax after Italy’s homecoming win over Cross Roads. (Barry Byers)

Image: 2012 IHS Homecoming Queen Alyssa Richards is accompanied by Gladiator Caden Jacinto(6) after the game.

2012 IHS Homecoming Queen Alyssa Richards is accompanied by Gladiator Caden Jacinto(6) after the game. (Barry Byers)

Return to story